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PUSD Lunch Employees are fantastic!Culinary Staff provides daily hot meals for students Last week I had the opportunity to volunteer to hand out lunches...
Original post made by Ken mano on Feb. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 880 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
East Bay Community Energy aims for 100% clean energy by 2030East Bay Community Energy recently committed to providing nearly 1.7 million local customers with 100% renewable energy in...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2021Last comment by Haggy, on Feb 24, 2021 at 12:53 pm | 11 comments | 5458 Views
AROUND TOWN
“RootsTech Connect” – for those interested in Family History – your own and your ancestors“RootsTech Connect” – for those interested in Family History – your own and your ancestors For the first time...
Original post made by Ken mano on Feb. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 575 Views
SPORTS
State allows outdoor youth sports to resume amid declining COVID-19 casesOutdoor youth sports will soon be allowed to resume in California counties that meet a threshold for coronavirus cases, Gov....
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2021Last comment by Ornithology, on Feb 22, 2021 at 2:47 pm | 1 comment | 2711 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Pedestrian killed in collision on Johnson DriveA pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on Johnson Drive on Friday evening, according to Pleasanton...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2021Last comment by CWM, on Feb 21, 2021 at 11:10 am | 4 comments | 5850 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton school board votes to reopen for in-person learning on March 4One year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its closure, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to have students return...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Feb 19, 2021 at 1:02 pm | 2 comments | 11212 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Oakland-based KaiserAir presents plan to relocate to Livermore Municipal AirportThe Livermore Airport Commission has given its stamp of approval to a plan that would relocate the corporate offices of Oakland-based...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Feb 19, 2021 at 8:16 am | 1 comment | 4557 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Black History Month in 2021Even with pandemic restrictions, Black History Month celebrations carry on here, taking shape virtually through webinars...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by Margaret , on Feb 19, 2021 at 6:23 am | 1 comment | 3674 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council to debate face mask enforcementAfter several prior attempts to agendize the matter earlier in the pandemic, the Pleasanton City Council is set Tuesday to...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Feb 17, 2021 at 9:31 am | 17 comments | 5582 Views
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Pressure grows for Pleasanton Unified to reopen schoolsA group of health workers with children enrolled in Pleasanton Unified School District urged the Board of Trustees on Monday...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2021Last comment by John, on Feb 17, 2021 at 9:24 am | 17 comments | 6965 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: COVID-19 vaccination center opens at Alameda County FairgroundsThe Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton has been designated a COVID-19 vaccination site by ACPHD, and eligible residents...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 16, 2021 at 4:40 pm | 1 comment | 34734 Views
AROUND TOWN
Letters<B>Outrageous decision on second-story ADUs Read the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2021/02/12/letters...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2021Last comment by Becky, on Feb 16, 2021 at 2:57 pm | 4 comments | 1944 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
With stalemate, PUSD board returning for special meeting on school reopenings next weekAfter reaching a stalemate Thursday on reopening Pleasanton Unified School District for in-person learning, the Board of...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by very trying times, on Feb 16, 2021 at 10:18 am | 10 comments | 5570 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pleasanton council approves renewable energy optionsPleasanton residents will now have the option of receiving carbon-free electricity in their homes after the City Council...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 15, 2021 at 4:28 pm | 20 comments | 5325 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
People ages 16-64 with developmental disabilities, high-risk conditions eligible for COVID-19 vaccines next monthStarting March 15, anyone ages 16-64 with a developmental disability, cancer or other conditions that would put them at risk...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 15, 2021 at 9:31 am | 2 comments | 3800 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill DECA team earns 167 awards at regional conferenceFoothill High School students swept a total of 167 awards and took home the prestigious glass at the DECA Northern California...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by Jtjh, on Feb 12, 2021 at 3:47 pm | 1 comment | 1286 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bauer-Kahan introduces climate change and gender equity legislationA trio of bills from local Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were introduced in the State Legislature last week,...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2021Last comment by Mica, on Feb 11, 2021 at 4:02 pm | 8 comments | 4443 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley student wins Congressional App Challenge for District 15While creating a smartphone app that provides real-time information on the quality of local tap water, Amador Valley High...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2021Last comment by Jill Buck, on Feb 11, 2021 at 9:31 am | 2 comments | 5641 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
What a Week: Remembering IleneMany with ties to Dublin and the neighboring communities know the Ilene Misheloff case very well. It wasn't a story I was...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2021Last comment by Linda Kelly, on Feb 10, 2021 at 3:23 pm | 2 comments | 5419 Views
AROUND TOWN
Livermore: County delays Aramis solar farm appeal hearing for second timeAlameda County officials have again postponed an appeal hearing for the large-scale solar power plant proposed for roughly...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2021Last comment by James Michael, on Feb 10, 2021 at 12:08 pm | 2 comments | 3905 Views
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